Year-Long Celebrations Of Satyajit Ray's Birth Centenary In India And Abroad
by Arun Kumar Das - May 2, 2021 05:17 AM
Satyajit Ray with Ravi Sankar music recording for Pather Panchali in 1955.
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In recognition of the auteurâs legacy, âSatyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence in Cinemaâ has been instituted from this year to be given at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) every year starting from this year.
The Award consists of a cash prize of 10 lakh rupees, a certificate, shawl, along with a Silver Peacock medal and a scroll.
In homage to the legendary filmmaker, the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting will organise year-long centenary celebrations of late Satyajit Ray across India and abroad.